Digital Monochrome and Color
Progressive Scan Cameras
CV-A10 CL
CV-A70 CL
Operation Manual
Camera: CV-A10CL Revision C
CV-A70CL Revision C
Manual: Version 1.3
A10-70ClmanDec14.doc
JPT 14-12-05
CV-A10 CL and CV-A70 CL
Plug the connector into the receptacle firmly.
Tighten the two screws securely by hand.
Special Caution
When a Camera Link cable is connected to the camera,
please do not excessively tighten screws by using a screw
driver. The Camera Link receptacle on the camera might
get damaged.
For security, the force used to tighten screws is less than
0.291 Newton Meter (Nm).
Tightening by hand is sufficient in order to achieve this.
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Table of Contents
1. General......................................................................................................... 2
2. Standard Composition ....................................................................................... 2
3. Main Features ................................................................................................. 2
4. Locations and Functions..................................................................................... 3
5. Pin Assignment................................................................................................ 4
5.1. 12-pin Multi-connector (DC-IN/Trigger) ....................................................................... 4
5.2. Digital Output Connector for Camera Link.................................................................... 4
5.3. Input and output circuits ........................................................................................ 5
5.3.1. Iris video output............................................................................................ 5
5.3.2. HD and VD input/RXD TXD................................................................................ 5
5.3.3. Trigger input................................................................................................ 5
5.3.4. XEEN output ................................................................................................ 5
5.3.5. Camera Link interface .................................................................................... 6
6. Functions and Operations ................................................................................... 7
6.1. Basic functions .................................................................................................... 7
6.1.1. Restart continuous trigger mode ........................................................................ 7
6.1.2. Sensor Gate Control ....................................................................................... 7
6.1.3. CV-A10 CL. Binning ....................................................................................... 8
6.1.4. CV-A70 CL. Bayer filter ................................................................................... 8
6.2. Sensor Layout and timing ........................................................................................ 9
6.2.1. CCD Sensor Layout ......................................................................................... 9
6.2.2. Horizontal timing .........................................................................................10
6.2.3. Vertical timing ............................................................................................10
6.2.4. Partial Scanning ...........................................................................................11
6.2.5. Vertical binning ...........................................................................................11
6.2.6. Horizontal binning ........................................................................................11
6.3. Input/Output of Timing Signals ................................................................................12
6.3.1. Input of External HD/VD signals ........................................................................12
6.3.2. Input of external trigger .................................................................................13
6.3.3. Output of EEN .............................................................................................13
6.4. Operation Modes .................................................................................................14
6.4.1. LVAL synchronous accumulation........................................................................15
6.4.2. LVAL a-synchronous accumulation .....................................................................16
6.4.3. Continuous operation ....................................................................................17
6.4.4. Edge Pre-select Trigger Mode...........................................................................18
6.4.5. Pulse Width Control Trigger Mode......................................................................19
6.4.6. Reset Continuous Trigger mode ........................................................................20
6.4.7. Sensor Gate Control ......................................................................................21
6.5. Other Functions. .................................................................................................22
6.6. Request Functions. ..............................................................................................24
6.7. Save and Load Functions........................................................................................25
7. Configuring the Camera ................................................................................... 26
7.1. Switch setting by internal SW301 and SW302 ...............................................................26
7.2. RS-232C control ..................................................................................................27
7.3. CV-A10CL/A70CL command list................................................................................28
8. Camera Control Tool for CV-A10CL/A70CL ............................................................. 29
8.1. Control Tool Windows ...........................................................................................29
8.2. Camera Control Tool Interface ................................................................................30
8.3. Using the Camera Control Tool ................................................................................32
9. External Appearance and Dimensions ................................................................... 33
10. Specifications.............................................................................................. 33
10.1. Spectral sensitivity .............................................................................................33
10.2. Specification table .............................................................................................34
11. Appendix ................................................................................................... 35
11.1. Precautions ......................................................................................................35
11.2. Typical Sensor Characteristics................................................................................35
11.3. References.......................................................................................................35
12. Users Record ............................................................................................... 36
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CV-A10 CL and CV-A70 CL
1. General
This manual will cover the digital monochrome progressive scan camera CV-A10 CL, and its
color version, CV-A70 CL.
The CV-A10CL is a Camera Link successor for the CV-M10BX/RS cameras. The progressive
scanned CV-A10CL has a single digital video output as Camera Link. The frame rate for full frame
is 60 fps. Functions like partial scanning and horizontal and vertical binning allows higher frame
rates.
The color version CV-A70 CL is based on a CCD sensor with primary RGB Bayer mosaic filter.
CV-A10 CL/A70 CL is a compact monochrome progressive scan camera designed for automated
imaging applications. The 1/2" CCD with square pixels offers a superb image quality. The highspeed shutter function and asynchronous random trigger mode allows the camera to capture high
quality images of fast moving objects.
CV-A10CL and CV-A70CL has bee updated to revision B. Some boards have been redesigned.
Revision C has updated circuits and construction for better performance.
The latest version of this manual can be downloaded from: www.jai.com
The latest version of Camera Control Tool for CV-A10 CL and CV-A70CL can be downloaded from:
www.jai.com
For camera revision history, please contact your local JAI distributor.
2. Standard Composition
The standard camera composition consists of the camera main body.
The camera is available in the following version:
CV-A10 CL. Monochrome progressive scan camera.
CV-A70 CL. Color progressive scan camera.
3. Main Features
• 1/2” progressive scan monochrome and color camera
• Camera Link equivalent for the popular CV-M10
• 782 (h) x 582 (v) 8.3µm square pixels
• 60 fps 768 (h) x 576 (v) by single channel progressive read out
• 250 fps 768 (h) x71 (v) with 1/8 partial scan
• Color version with Bayer RGB mosaic for host PC RGB color-coding. A70
• Vertical and horizontal binning for higher frame rates and sensitivity. A10
• High speed shutter from 1/60 to 1/300,000 second
• 8 or 10 bit output via Camera Link
• Edge pre-select, pulse width and sensor gate trigger modes
• Reset Continuous Trigger mode
• Programmable exposure, auto shutter (CCD iris) and smearless readout
• LVAL synchronous or asynchronous accumulation
• Iris video output for lens iris control
• Accepts standard C-mount lenses
• Setup via RS 232C interface or Camera Link
• Windows 98/NT/Win2000/XP control software
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4. Locations and Functions
6
6
5
4
3
2
1
1 Lens mount of C-mount type. *1)
2 Interline-transfer CCD sensor.
3 Camera Link connector
4 12 pin connector for DC +12V power external sync signals.
5 LED for power and trigger indication
6 Mounting holes 10 x M3deept4.
*1) Note: Rear protrusion on C-mount lens must be less than 9.0mm.
When IR cut filter is used, it must be less than 6.0 mm.
The IR cut filter is placed in the C-mount thread.
The C-mount 25 mm IR cut filter must be ordered separately.
Fig. 1. Locations
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5. Pin Assignment
5.1. 12-pin Multi-connector (DC-IN/Trigger)
Type: HR10A-10R-12PB-01
(Hirose) male.
(Seen from rear of camera.)
Notes:
*1) See “7.1. Switch Settings” for more information.
Pin no. Signal Remarks
1 GND
2 +12 V DC input
3 GND
4 Iris video
Only Contin. and RCT mode. TR=0, TR=10
5 GND
6 HD input/ RxD in
SW301.2 ON for HD in. OFF for RxD. *1)
7 VD input/TxD out
SW301.3 ON for VD in. OFF for TxD. *1) *2)
8 GND
9 XEEN out
Low during exposure
10 Trigger in
TI=1. Or Camera Link (TI=0). *1)
11 Reserved
12 GND
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
2
*2) Do not input ext. VD in trigger modes.
Factory settings in bold italic.
Fig. 2. 12-pin connector.
5.2. Digital Output Connector for Camera Link
Type: 26 pin MRD connector
13
14
1
26
3M 10226-1A10JL
Fig. 3. Camera Link connector
The digital output signals follow the Camera Link standardized multiplexed signal output
interface. Camera Link base configuration is used. The interface circuit is build around the NS
type DS90CR285MTD.
The following signals are found on the Digital Output Connector:
SerTC RxD serial data to camera
(SW301.1. On for CL. Off 12 pin HR)
SerTFG TxD serial data to frame grabber (SW301.1. On for CL. Off 12 pin HR)
CC1 Trigger input
(TI=0 for CL. TI=1 for 12 pin HR)
CC2 Factory use
X0 to X3 Camera Link multiplexed data out
Xclk Camera Link clock. Used as pixel clock.
In the Channel Link X0 to X3 multiplexed signals the following signals are encoded.
D0 – D9 8/10 bit video data out.
LVAL Line VALid. Video line data is valid. High for valid line.
FVAL Frame VALid. Video frame data is valid. High for valid frame.
DVAL Data VALid. Effective video pixel data is valid. High for valid data.
EEN Exposure ENable. High during exposure.
The polarity is positive and TRIG in negative as factory setting.
For Camera Link interface principle diagram please check Fig. 8.
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5.3. Input and output circuits
In the following schematic diagrams the input and output circuits for video and timing signals
are shown.
5.3.1. Iris video output
This signal can be used for lens iris control
GND
75
Video
Output
10k
GND
75
Video
Output
10k
in Continuous and Reset Continuous Trigger mode.
The signal is taken from the CCD sensor output
before the gain circuit. The video output is without
sync. The signal is 0.7 Vpp from <400 Ω ac coupled.
Do not use auto shutter (CCD iris) when auto iris lens is used.
Fig. 4. Video output.
5.3.2. HD and VD input/RXD TXD
Pin #6 and #7 on the 12 pin connector is used for
+5V
47p
33k
TTL
1k2
GND
10µ
4k7
RxD/TxD
VD/HD input
+
75
SW302
To RxD/TxD
SW301
+5V
47p
33k
TTL
1k2
GND
10µ
4k7
RxD/TxD
VD/HD input
+
75
SW302
To RxD/TxD
SW301
HD/VD input or for the RS232C interface.
If the camera control is done via Camera Link,
the pins can be used for input of external HD and VD.
SW301.2: ON for ext. HD in. OFF for RS232C RxD.
SW301.3: ON for ext. VD in. OFF for RS232C TxD.
SW302.3: ON for HD 75Ω termination. OFF forTTL.
SW302.4: ON for VD 75Ω termination. OFF forTTL.
Fig. 5. HD/VD input, RS-232C
5.3.3. Trigger input
With TI=1, the trigger input is on pin #10 12 pin
connector. The input is AC coupled. To allow a
long pulse width, the input circuit is a flip flop,
which is toggled by the negative or positive
differentiated spikes caused by the falling or rising
trigger edges.
GND
+5V
15k
TTL
1k
GND
100n
1k
68k
100k
1n
75Ω
Trig input
pin #10
SW302.1
GND
+5V
15k
TTL
1k
GND
100n
1k
68k
100k
1n
75Ω
Trig input
pin #10
SW302.1
The trigger polarity can be changed by TP=1.
Trigger input level 4 V ±2 V. It can be terminated
by SW302.1: ON for 75
Ω
. OFF for TTL.
The trigger inputs can be changed to
Camera Link. (TI=0 for CL)
Fig. 6. Trigger input.
5.3.4. XEEN output
GND
+5V
2
2
10k
2k2
75
TTL
100
#9/12
XEEN output
GND
+5V
2
2
10k
2k2
75
TTL
100
#9/12
XEEN output
On pin #9 on 12 pin HR connector XEEN is found.
The output circuit is 75 Ω complementary
emitter follower. It will deliver a full 5 volt signal.
Output level ≥4 V from 75Ω. (No termination).
EEN is also found in Camera Link.
Fig. 7. EEN output
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5.3.5. Camera Link interface
The video output is Camera Link with 10 or 8 bit video placed in a base configuration. The digital
output signals follow the Camera Link standardized multiplexed signal output interface. The
Camera Link output driver is NS type DS90CR285MTD.
The data bits from the digital video, FVAL, LVAL, DVAL and EEN are multiplexed into the twisted
pairs, which are a part of the Camera Link. Trigger signals and the serial camera control are
feed directly through its own pairs. The trigger input can also be TTL on the 12 pin connector.
(TI=0 for CL. TI=1 for 12 pin HR). The serial camera control can be switches between the 12 pin
connector or CL by the internal switch SW1.1.
The 26 pin MDR connector pin assignment follows the Camera Link base configuration.
For a detailed description of Camera Link specifications, please refer to the Camera Link
standard specifications found on www.jai.com
1
14
13
26
X0
X1
X2
X3
Xclk
SerTFG
SerTC
CC1
CC2
CC3
CC4
Sheilds
4 x
7-1
MUX
8bit 10bit
D2 D0
D3 D1
D4 D2
D5 D3
D6 D4
D7 D5
D8 D6
D9 D7
NC D8
NC D9
NC NC
NC NC
NC NC
NC NC
NC NC
NC NC
NC NC
NC NC
NC NC
NC NC
NC NC
NC NC
NC NC
NC NC
LVAL
FVAL
DVAL
EEN
Pclk
A 0 Tx0
A1 Tx1
A2 Tx2
A3 Tx3
A4 Tx4
A 5 Tx6
A 6 Tx27
A 7 Tx5
B 0 Tx7
B 1 Tx8
B 2 Tx9
B 3 Tx12
B 4 Tx13
B 5 Tx14
B 6 Tx10
B 7 Tx11
C 0 Tx15
C 1 Tx18
C 2 Tx19
C 3 Tx20
C 4 Tx21
C 5 Tx22
C 6 TX16
C 7 Tx17
Tx24
Tx25
Tx26
Tx23
Txclk
15
2
16
3
17
4
19
6
18
5
21
8
7
20
22
9
10
23
24
11
12
25
Pair 1
Pair 2
Pair 3
Pair 5
Pair 4
Pair 7
Pair 6
Pair 8
Pair 9
Pair 10
Pair 11
Sheilds
TXD out
RXD in
Ext. trig 1 in
Ground
Signal
Connector pin
CV-A33 Camera Camera Link Cable
Camera Signals
To
Frame
Grabber
Ext. Trig 2 in
Camera Link
Pin
1
14
13
26
X0
X1
X2
X3
Xclk
SerTFG
SerTC
CC1
CC2
CC3
CC4
Sheilds
4 x
7-1
MUX
8bit 10bit
D2 D0
D3 D1
D4 D2
D5 D3
D6 D4
D7 D5
D8 D6
D9 D7
NC D8
NC D9
NC NC
NC NC
NC NC
NC NC
NC NC
NC NC
NC NC
NC NC
NC NC
NC NC
NC NC
NC NC
NC NC
NC NC
LVAL
FVAL
DVAL
EEN
Pclk
A 0 Tx0
A1 Tx1
A2 Tx2
A3 Tx3
A4 Tx4
A 5 Tx6
A 6 Tx27
A 7 Tx5
B 0 Tx7
B 1 Tx8
B 2 Tx9
B 3 Tx12
B 4 Tx13
B 5 Tx14
B 6 Tx10
B 7 Tx11
C 0 Tx15
C 1 Tx18
C 2 Tx19
C 3 Tx20
C 4 Tx21
C 5 Tx22
C 6 TX16
C 7 Tx17
Tx24
Tx25
Tx26
Tx23
Txclk
15
2
16
3
17
4
19
6
18
5
21
8
7
20
22
9
10
23
24
11
12
25
Pair 1
Pair 2
Pair 3
Pair 5
Pair 4
Pair 7
Pair 6
Pair 8
Pair 9
Pair 10
Pair 11
Sheilds
TXD out
RXD in
Ext. trig 1 in
Ground
Signal
Connector pin
CV-A33 Camera Camera Link Cable
Camera Signals
To
Frame
Grabber
Ext. Trig 2 in
Camera Link
Pin
Port/Signal 8bit 10bit Pin No.
Port A0 D2 D0 Tx0
Port A1 D3 D1 Tx1
Port A2 D4 D2 Tx2
Port A3 D5 D3 Tx3
Port A4 D6 D4 Tx4
Port A5 D7 D5 Tx6
Port A6 D8 D6 Tx27
Port A7 D9 D7 Tx5
Port B0 NC D8 Tx7
Port B1 NC D9 Tx8
Port B2 NC NC Tx9
Port B3 NC NC Tx12
Port B4 NC NC Tx13
Port B5 NC NC Tx14
Port B6 NC NC Tx10
Port B7 NC NC Tx11
Port C0 NC NC Tx15
Port C1 NC NC Tx18
Port C2 NC NC Tx19
Port C3 NC NC Tx20
Port C4 NC NC Tx21
Port C5 NC NC Tx22
Port C6 NC NC Tx16
Port C7 NC NC Tx17
LVAL Tx24
FVAL Tx25
DVAL Tx26
EEN Tx23
Camera Link bit allocation
D0 = LSB. D9 = MSB
TxCLK
A7
A6
EEN
C7
B7
B6
A7
A6
C6
C3
C2
DVAL
FVAL
C5
C4
C3
C2
LVAL
B2
B1
C1
C0
B4
B3
B2
B1
B5
A1
A0
B0
A5
A3
A2
A1
A0
A4
TxOUT3
TxOUT2
TxOUT1
TxOUT0
1 pi xel cycl e
Timing
Fig. 8. Principle diagram for Camera Link base configuration interface
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6. Functions and Operations
6.1. Basic functions
The A10CL-A70CL camera is a progressive scan camera with 10 or 8 bit video output in single
channel Camera Link. An analogue iris video signal can be used for lens iris control. The camera
has 1/2, 1/4 or 1/8 partial scanning for faster frame rates. Vertical and horizontal binning is
possible. The H and V binning can operate separate or together. 2:1, 3:1 a 4:1 binning is
available. If same H and V binning ratio is selected, the image aspect ratio is correct. With 4:1 V
and H binning, the sensitivity is 16 times higher. Binning is only on CV-A10 CL.
There are 5 trigger modes. Normal continuous, edge pre-select, pulse width control, sensor gate
control and reset continuous trigger. The accumulation can be LVAL synchronous or LVAL asynchronous. For trigger modes using fast shutter times, smearless read out is possible.
In the following some of the functions are shown in details.
6.1.1. Restart continuous trigger mode
The RCT mode makes it possible to use a lens with video controlled iris in triggered applications.
The camera is running continuously,
and the iris is controlled from the iris
video output. When a trigger pulse is
applied, the scanning is reset and
restarted, the previous signal is
dumped with a fast dump readout, and
the new triggered exposure is started.
This fast dump readout has the same
effect as “smearless readout”. Smear
over highlighted areas are reduced for
the triggered frame.
Trigger
SG
Exposure
Video out
Dump
Read out
Continuous video out Continuous video outTriggered
Frame
Trigger
SG
Exposure
Video out
Dump
Read out
Continuous video out Continuous video outTriggered
Frame
Fig. 9. Restart continuous trigger mode
6.1.2. Sensor Gate Control
This function is for applications where a strobe flash is the only illumination, and where the
exact time for the strobe firing is not known. The time window for the strobe firing can be up to
several frames. The resulting video readout can also be delayed by this function. It makes the
synchronization of the frame grabber more flexible.
The Sensor Gate Control signal will inhibit the internal SG signal so the accumulation can
continue.The SG signal is an internal signal, which is low when the accumulated charge on the
photo diode array is transferred to the
vertical ccd registers for readout. When
the Sensor Gate Control input is high, the
internal SG pulse is inhibited, and the
signal accumulation on the photo diode
array can take place. When the strobe
flash is fired, the Sensor Gate Control
signal can be low. The resulting video is
then read out after the first FVAL (or SG),
following the falling edge of Sensor Gate
Control signal.
Sensor Gate
Control
SG
FVAL
Video out
SG inhibit
Strobe Flash
Strobe can be fired here
Sensor Gate
Control
SG
FVAL
Video out
SG inhibit
Strobe Flash
Strobe can be fired here
The SG signal is placed in line #28.(fig.32.)
Fig. 10. Sensor Gate Control
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6.1.3. CV-A10 CL. Binning
Binning is only on CV-A10 CL.
The binning functions can be used for higher
frame rate or for higher sensitivity. The
drawback is lower resolution.
Vertical binning is done by adding the charge
from pixels in adjacent lines in the
horizontal ccd register.
Horizontal binning is done by adding the
charge from adjacent pixels in the
sample/hold circuit capacitor.
In horizontal binning, the pixel clock will not
change, so the grabber will over sample.
Vertical and horizontal binning can work
together. If same factor is set for horizontal
and vertical binning, and the sample rate is
divided with same factor, the resulting
image will have correct aspect ratio.
Upper right hand schematic shows the
binning principle. Resolution and sensitivity
for all combinations are shown below.
H
Xsg1
Video out
f pix
Pclk out
:3
f pix
Pclk out
No H binning
H binning
No V binning
V binning
1 clk
rg
rg
h
h
hh
h
hrg
rg S/H A/D
H
Xsg1
Video out
f pix
Pclk out
:3
f pix
Pclk out
No H binning
H binning
No V binning
V binning
1 clk
rg
rg
h
h
hh
h
hrg
rg S/H A/D
Scene
Normal image
Ver. 2 : 1 binning Ver. 3 : 1 binning
Hor. 2 : 1 binning Hor. 3 : 1 binni ng
Ver. 2 : 1 binning
Hor. 2 : 1 binning
Ver. 3 : 1 binning
Hor. 3 : 1 binning
Sensitivity
1 x
2 x
2 x 3 x
3 x
4 x 9 x
Resolution
768 (h) x 576 (v)
768 (h) x 288 (v)
Ver. 4 : 1 binning
Hor. 4 : 1 binning
Ver. 4 : 1 binning
Hor. 4 : 1 binning
4 x
4 x
16 x
384 (h) x 288 (v)
768 (h) x 192 (v) 768 (h) x 144 (v)
384 (h) x 576(v)
256 (h) x 576 (v)
192 (h) x 576 (v)
256 (h) x 192 (v) 192 (h) x 144 (v)
Note !!!
By H binnnig the pixel clock
shall be divided in grabber
for correct aspect ratio
Fig. 11. CV-A10 CL binning.
6.1.4. CV-A70 CL. Bayer filter
B GG
RGR
B GG
RGR
B GG
RGR
B GG
RGR
3 OB
5 Reserved Data
LVAL
DVAL
DATA
1/8 Partial
1/4 Partial
1/2 Partial
Full
12
1
25
35
40
Line #
FVAL
91
B GG
RGR
B GG B GG
RGR RGR
B GG
RGR
B GG B GG
RGR RGR
B GG
RGR
B GG B GG
RGR RGR
B GG
RGR
B GG B GG
RGR RGR
3 OB
5 Reserved Data
LVAL
DVAL
DATA
1/8 Partial
1/4 Partial
1/2 Partial
Full
12
1
25
35
40
Line #
FVAL
91
CV-A70 CL is a color camera based on a
CCD sensor with a Bayer RGB color
mosaic.
The color image reconstruction is done
in the host PC frame grabber.
The Color sequence in the video signal
differ from full scanning to partial
scanning. The right hand drawing shows
the color sequence at the image start.
The start line # is shown from LVAL.
The start pixel is # 9 from LVAL. It is
when DVAL rise.
The Bayer color sequence starts with:
GBG for even line numbers.
RGR for odd line numbers.
Fig. 12. CV-A70 CL Bayer RGB color sequence.
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6.2. Sensor Layout and timing
6.2.1. CCD Sensor Layout
The CCD sensor layout with respect to pixels and lines used in the timing and video full frame
read out is shown below.
B
GR
B
GR
BB
GR GR
G G G G
G
R
G
R
GG
R R
1 clock = 27.66 ns
1 line = 26.7 µs
Fig. 13. CCD sensor layout
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6.2.2. Horizontal timing
The LVAL period is shown for normal continuous mode.
1 clock = 27.66 ns
Fig. 14. Horizontal timing
6.2.3. Vertical timing
The FVAL period for normal continuous mode full scan is shown.
1 line = 26.7 µs
Fig. 15. Vertical timing for full scan
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